Child Care Assistance Program Section 0850 Starting Right Child Care Program
218-RICR-20-00-4 INACTIVE RULE
Title | 218 | Department of Human Services |
Chapter | 20 | Individual and Family Support Programs |
Subchapter | 00 | N/A |
Part | 4 | Child Care Assistance Program Section 0850 Starting Right Child Care Program |
Type of Filing | Amendment |
Regulation Status | Inactive |
Effective | 08/29/2013 to 03/09/2014 |
Regulation Authority:
RIGL 40-6
Purpose and Reason:
The proposed amendments update the Child Care rules to reflect the 2013 changes in the Federal Poverty Level guidelines; clarifications to the definition section; extension of the initial certification period for income eligible child care assistance from three to six months; correction to the amount of gross monthly income changes that requires reporting to DHS; technical amendments throughout to remove certification language regarding RI Department of Education; inclusion of approved CCAP Health and Safety Module as a requirement for license exempt child care providers seeking CCAP approval; clarification to the DHS CCAP approved provider agreement - groups for discontinuation; and introduction of requirements, participation, and standards for Child Care Centers and Preschools; Family Child Care Homes; and School Age Programs for the Quality Rating and Improvement System, including the award of First Star for CCAP approved providers. Also proposed is a description of the implementation of Quality Awards, including effective dates, award structure and program eligibility.